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Teach Children to Love Reading
Start reading to your children when they are young and then read along with them as they get older. Setting a good example of reading in your home will plant a positive seed for the future.
Establish good reading habits for your children. Incorporate reading into your child's daily activities. Schedule time for reading either in the morning, at lunch or each night before bed so that it's part of their life.
Make reading fun and enjoyable by choosing books about topics your children already love.
Expose your children to a wide range of subjects, authors and themes. Start out with picture books when they are young and go up to age-appropriate topics for the later years.
Relate books to your child's life experiences. If a child connects with a situation in a book, they can develop empathy and a love for what they are reading.
Encourage children to read the printed versions of movies they enjoy. Help your child develop a technique of imagery and creativity. The love of reading can be expanded into drawing pictures of the situations in the books.
Gather Reading Resources for Children
Visit the U.S. Department of Education website to learn about reading techniques for your child's age group and where to buy books (see Resources below).
Establish a family library filled with classic texts and educational books. The many rich subjects will further encourage your children to love reading. Making books a part of the home also enhances the habit of reading.
Read the text of 'Helping Children Develop a Love for Reading,' available at the Super Duper Publications website, which explores techniques, games and tips to teach your child (see Resources below).